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Category: Looking after ones health

Tips och ideas about: Preventing/healing ulcers


  • Cope with pain (10)
  • Handling of medicine (7)
  • Keeping warm/ keeping cool (48)
  • Preventing swelling (4)
  • Preventing urinary infections (4)
  • Preventing/healing ulcers (33)
  • Preventing/treating colds (6)
  • Preventing/treating muscle tensions (15)
  • Training (27)
  • Use of breathing aids (11)
  • Weight (3)

Check wounds using camera on selfie stick

A selfie stick makes it possible to keep an eye on the entire body – suitable for people with disabilities and impaired sensation [..]

Check wounds using camera on selfie stick
Author Claes2015 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Adapted wedge cushion for comfortable position on side in bed

– suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Adapted wedge cushion for comfortable position on side in bed
Author Ola2012 Categories Bedroom, Preventing/healing ulcers, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Recaro seat on electric wheelchair (Permobil)

– provides comfortable seating for people who use electric wheelchair [..]

Recaro seat on electric wheelchair (Permobil)
Author Lars 12012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Legs in raised position in active wheelchair

Holding legs in raised position accelerates wound healing [..]

Legs in raised position in active wheelchair
Author Claes2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Accessible sauna

– with maneuvering space and custom ventilation hatch – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible sauna
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, SaunaTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions

– reduces risk of ulcers for people who lack sensation [..]

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Living room, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips

– suitable for people with impaired sensation [..]

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips
Author Mikael2010 Categories Flying, Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted wheelchair cushion

Simple modification of cushion for easy transfers [..]

Adapted wheelchair cushion
Author Mikael2010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Thermal mug with large handle

Thermal mug with large handle suitable for people with impaired grip and reduced sensation [..]

Thermal mug with large handle
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Drinking, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Self-inflating shower cushion

A self-inflating seat pad works well as shower cushion – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired sensation [..]

Self-inflating shower cushion
Author Anonym 122010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Mirror to check ulcers

It is important for people with impaired sensation to check their skin regularly [..]

Mirror to check ulcers
Author Tomas2009 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Footrest

A soft footrest on the wheelchair makes shoes unnecessary indoors [..]

Footrest
Author Malin2009 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair – Engblom comfort footrest

Padded footrest on wheelchair prevents pressure ulcers when barefoot [..]

Wheelchair – Engblom comfort footrest
Author Tomas2009 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wheelchair – adapted calf strap

A broad padded calf strap makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable [..]

Wheelchair – adapted calf strap
Author Tomas2009 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Lap tray that stays on lap

Tray with many applications for people who drive a wheelchair [..]

Lap tray that stays on lap
Author Tomas2009 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcers, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sliding mat for transfers

The sliding mat prevents chafing and requires less strength during transfers to the bed or shower chair [..]

Sliding mat for transfers
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE

A wheelchair cushion that prevents decubitus ulcers – suitable for persons who lack sensation [..]

Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE
Author Karolina2008 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Foot rest on wheelchair

The foot rest helps position feet properly and prevents pressure ulcers when the user does not wear shoes [..]

Foot rest on wheelchair
Author Karolina2008 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Positioning cushions in bed

Positioning cushions to lie comfortably, improve circulation and prevent decubitus ulcers – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Positioning cushions in bed
Author Nina2008 Categories Bedroom, Preventing swelling, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Work gloves

Assembly gloves protect hands during work on a farm – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Work gloves
Author Mats 22008 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Oven glove

Oven glove protects hands when handling hot baking sheets – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Oven glove
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Welding glove for building fire in the stove

Welding glove protects against burns – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Welding glove for building fire in the stove
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Easing strain on buttocks

Technique for persons with poor balance and impaired arm/hand function to ease strain on buttocks [..]

Easing strain on buttocks
Author Yasmin2007 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Roho cushion in motorboat

Cushions with many applications – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Roho cushion in motorboat
Author Micke2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Hygienic chair

Shower and hygienic chair with customized armrest, suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Hygienic chair
Author Martin2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Pressure relieving mattress

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention with quiet motor – suitable for persons with ulcer problems [..]

Pressure relieving mattress
Author Martin2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Seat cushion in boat

Pressure-relieving seat cushion [..]

Seat cushion in boat
Author Lotta2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor

Hanging the compressor on a string can reduce vibrations. [..]

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor
Author Conny2005 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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Kategorier av tips

  • Looking after ones health
    • Cope with pain
    • Handling of medicine
    • Keeping warm/ keeping cool
    • Preventing swelling
    • Preventing urinary infections
    • Preventing/healing ulcers
    • Preventing/treating colds
    • Preventing/treating muscle tensions
    • Training
    • Use of breathing aids
    • Weight

Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
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